Terms & Conditions

1. Each application for accommodation is not a confirmed booking and The Abbey Partnership reserves the right to decline any application. Applications are processed on a “lottery” basis and successful applicants will be offered accommodation via email. Rooms cannot be booked without receipt of booking deposit and if rooms are filled in the interim The Abbey Partnership are not obliged to provide accommodation.

2. All bookings are subject to these terms and conditions, the attached booking form, payment of all monties due by that date, photo identification and Licence Agreement. If any guest is under 18 years of age, the Licence agreement must be signed by both the guest and parent/guardian as keys will not be released until this is in place.

3. Following confirmation that a room is available; we will hold that room for a period of 3 working days to allow payment of the booking/security deposit €300.00. Payment of the deposit can be made credit transfer to the following account:

4. All fees and charges must be must be paid by the dates as set out in the booking form attached, otherwise it will result in late payment fees, or your booking may be cancelled, at the management’s discretion.

5. Applicants are accepted for the full booking period from 1st September 2026 to 14th May 2027. If a guest takes up residence and subsequently vacates the accommodation during the booking period, the following conditions apply

• Where the guest provides written notice of termination of not less than 28 days, the security deposit shall be refundable, subject to there being no outstanding fees, damages, or breaches of the Licence Agreement.
• Where a guest vacates the accommodation without providing the required 28 days’ notice, the security deposit shall be forfeited.
• If a guest vacates the accommodation prior to the termination date, accommodation fees will be refunded only where the room is successfully re-filled. The Abbey Partnership will use reasonable endeavours to find a suitable replacement; however, if the room remains vacant, the guest shall remain liable for accommodation fees until the Licence Agreement is terminated.

6. If a guest is over the age of 18 years the Licence Agreement is between the guest and the Abbey Partnership and not between the parent/guardian and the Abbey Partnership. In the event of any issues arising, the guest must contact the Abbey Partnership rather that requesting their parent or guardian to do so. If the Abbey Partnership deems any issue as serious they reserve the right to contact the guest’s parent/guardian and/or the attending college or university.

7. The booking/security deposit will be refunded to guests within 8 weeks of the end of the booking period, subject to room/apartment inspection, return of keys and confirmation that the property has been left in satisfactory condition. Any damages necessitating expenditure on replacements or repairs will be deducted from the booking/security deposit.

8. Our electricity provider issue bills to The Abbey Partnership on a monthly or bi-monthly basis. Payments due will be divided amongst all the guests in the apartment and then deducted from the energy contribution and Unused monies, if any, will be returned within 8 weeks of the end of the booking period. Should your share of the electricity charges incurred exceed your contribution paid, you will be required to pay for the additional electricity consumed. The Abbey Partnership do not set the electricity charges nor do we have any control over the guests’ usage of electricity.

9. The accommodation is not to be utilised for anything other than residential and academic purposes. All rooms are for single use and restricted for your personal use only. You are not permitted to allocate your room to others. Visitors are not permitted to remain overnight on the property and must leave the premises by 11.00pm. All guests must ensure that visitors abide by the rules and provisions of this Agreement, and they shall be responsible for any damage caused by visitors.

10. You are obliged to maintain the property in a clean and hygienic condition at all times, including all fixtures, fittings, furniture, installations, sanitary fittings and appliances and not damage same. The accommodation must be left on termination of the booking period, howsoever determined, in a clean and orderly condition as given to you on arrival. A cleaning fee will be deducted from the booking/security deposit in respect of a breach of this condition.

11. Management reserve the right to enter and inspect the accommodation at all times. Any damage to the property will be charged to the guest responsible. Where responsibility cannot be attributed to a particular guest, liability for damages will be joint & several between the guests in any one apartment.

12. Guests must not create unnecessary noise or nuisance, and are expected to behave in a respectful manner to fellow guests. You are not permitted to hold or attend parties on the premises, play loud music or to congregate in large numbers. Abuse of alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated, and it is not permitted to store unlawful substances or materials on the premises, any breaches of which will result in immediate dismissal. Management reserve the right to contact the guest’s parents/guardians and/or the attending College or University regarding any serious incidents.

13. Smoking is “strictly prohibited” anywhere on the premises.

14. You are not allowed to hang or expose laundry outside the

15. Bicycles can only be placed in designated areas.

16. No pets are allowed on the premises.

17. Ball playing is strictly prohibited.

18. Whilst you are in the apartment, windows must be opened or tilted daily for ventilation to prevent condensation.

19. There is no designated parking available at our complexes at North Abbey Street or Abbey Wharf.

20. A limited number of on-site car parking spaces are available at Courtville Apartments on a first come first served basis, subject to a registration charge of €350 for the duration of booking period. Only those guests who have registered for parking are permitted to park there. Parking is entirely at the owners’ risk. The car park is monitored by an external company and unregistered vehicles are liable to be clamped and towed and a fee will be charged for release. Enforcement fees are clearly displayed in the car park. The Abbey Partnership, its servants and agents accept no liability for loss or damage (including loss or damage to contents) caused to vehicles parked within the car park. Parking fees are non refundable.

21. All correspondence throughout the booking period of this agreement will be conducted via email, please ensure that the email you provide is active and if your contact email changes throughout the year, you must inform the office.

22. The Abbey Partnership is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property or possessions. No responsibility will be accepted for any personal items left in the accommodation after vacation thereof.

23. Guests provide their own bed linen, duvets, pillows and towels. These items are available at a cost from reception, but must be ordered two weeks in advance of arrival.

24. Under no circumstances can you part with your room/apartment keys to anyone for the purpose of gaining access to the complex and you must immediately report any loss thereof to Reception and indemnify The Abbey Partnership in respect of any loss/damage which may be occasioned as a result. Lost keys are subject to a €40 replacement charge. If keys are lost outside of office hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm) a call out charge of €30 will have to be paid.

25. Check ins and collection of keys for Abbey Wharf and North Abbey Street are only available Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and at Courtville Monday to Thursday 10am to 2pm.

26. Nothing in this agreement shall constitute a landlord/tenant relationship within the meaning of the Landlord and Tenant Acts, or otherwise.

27. The Abbey Partnership reserves the right to terminate the provision of accommodation immediately if for any reason or otherwise it decides to do so.

28. Allocation of bedrooms is a matter for management. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as indicating that The Abbey Partnership will provide accommodation continuously in any particular room or rooms. The Abbey Partnership reserves the right to vary the location of the accommodation from time to time anywhere within the complex.

29. It is strictly forbidden to remove any items / property of The Abbey Partnership from the complex.

30. All guests have a duty of care to fellow guests, staff, and the community to strictly adhere to public health information and guidelines relating to Covid-19, or other such public health matters, as available from the Health Service Executive https://www2.hse.ie/coronavius/

Cancellation Policy:

• First year students – in the event of written cancellation by 5.00 pm on the date of the first round CAO offers, €150.00 of the booking deposit is refundable. There will be no booking deposit refunded for cancellation after this date.
• All other students – In the event of written cancellation by 5.00 pm on 10^th July 2026 €150.00, of the booking deposit is refundable. There will be no booking deposit refund for cancellation after this date.